Come see what we’ve become at the King East Design District Exhibition

Come see what we’ve become at the King East Design District Exhibition

Welcome to the King East Design District – the perfect destination for design inspiration. The King East Design District Exhibition will take place between Church St. and Sackville St. in Old Town Toronto on September 29 and 30, 2012. This inaugural weekend-long event will combine various staples of luxurious lifestyle found in the city of Toronto with the opportunity for venues within the district to showcase the best of local and international design from furniture, to accessories,  to wine and delightful dining.

 

Attendees will have the opportunity to obtain a passport by making a $10 donation to Habitat for Humanity, Toronto.  This passport will chronicle their journey to the individual locations, where an interactive and educational design experience will be offered. Check out the abundance of experiences King East is offering during the King East Design District Exhibition!

Alexander Interiors & Design 

Design Stroll Tours take place Saturday Sept 29- 11:00p.m & 3p.m. Sunday Sept 30 – 3 p.m   TBC

Visiting King East Design District means taking a walk, but not just any walk. Experience Alexander Interiors & Design with a one hour “Designer Stroll”.  At the showroom, guests will have the opportunity to participate in in-studio design consultations led by the owner Jamie Alexander.

 

Andrew Richards Designs 

Andrew Richard Designs welcomes King East Design District participants with a unique experience that incorporates the best of outdoor living. Join the ARD team in their stunning upstairs loft space for refreshments and nibbles. Don’t forget to bring your backyard photos! Master entertainer and outdoor living extraordinaire, Andrew Bockner, will be on-hand to provide one-on-one consultations.

 

BoConcept 

Learn the BoConcept. Participate in a 30-minute seminar at 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday to discover how to convert a small space to a more clever, chic and comfortable area with inspiring Danish design. BoConcept will show you how each piece of furniture adds personality and how to make the unlikeliest of pieces stand out.

 

Calligaris Toronto Ciao, Toronto! Calligaris Toronto Store is your destination for the best in contemporary Italian home design. Visit us to browse through our 100% Italian-made and designed furnishings, sip espresso and enjoy product demonstrations throughout the day.

 

Cambria
Cambria presents KEDD guests with a state-of-the-art studio. A special guest Ramsin Khachi, well-known celebrity designer/builder, who oversaw the development of this new studio, located at 91 Parliament Street, will be on hand to answer your design questions and offer advice. Don’t miss celebrity guest Ramsin Khachi on Saturday September 29 from noon to 2p.m

 

Italinteriors
Guests will experience the showroom’s display of Italy’s finest office and household furniture and kitchens. Great Italian design goes with great Italian food! Prosecco and focaccia hor d’oeuvres will be served.

 

Klaus
Behind, After or Beyond is an installation by Moroso, This international travelling exhibit will be in Toronto as one of eight global stops which coincided during the King East Design District Exhibition. The Klaus in- store experience Moroso exhibit will be held behind the store at 58 Berkeley Street

 

Mangia & Bevi
Come in and interact with a real   and try your hand at tossing pizza dough! Enjoy a delicious sampling of fresh thin-crust pizza and Italian specialties made from the best local ingredients. Also, get a chance to win a pizza and pasta dinner for 20 people. Drinks not included.

 

Modern Weave
KEDD participants will have the opportunity to unravel the mystery behind “The Art of Rug Purchasing”, while nibbling on traditional Persian Pistachios and dry fruits. Rug expert, Michael Pourvakil will be showing guests around the showroom and teaching rug 101: size, quality, colour, application and design trends for your next area rug.

Savoia 

Visit Savoia for an information session on the basics of porcelain. Learn how it is created under high temperatures using raw materials and the advantages of its usage over quarried material. Information Sessions on Porcelain are Saturday, September 29 noon- 1p.m and Sunday Sept 30 1p.m- 2p.m

Studio B
Guests will be offered in-store consultations on the unique style of Baker furniture. Studio B will also introduce KEDD participants to Thomas Pheasant’s exciting new collection. A special representative from Technogym will speak about Italian-made gym equipment for the home.

 

Sub-Zero/Wolf
What’s sizzling at Subzero-Wolf you ask? It’s Mari Loewen, the founder and creator of ANNA Magazine. Join her as she makes your Sunday special by sharing the story of her food magazine: how it mad its way from her kitchen to the homes of readers worldwide.

 

UpCountry
UpCountry presents British designer, Timothy Oulton and his unconventional take on traditional English furniture mixed with the spirit of rock and roll. The store will be giving away a designer overnight bag by Oulton to one lucky prize-winner.

 

For more information about the King East Design District Exhibition experiences and prizes, visit www.kingeastdesigndistrict.comor to purchase tour passports visit http://tinyurl.com/kingeastdesign  

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